How far is Erie, PA from East Finley, PA?
The driving distance from Erie, PA to East Finley, PA is about 169.4 miles (272.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Erie and East Finley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erie and East Finley.
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Start on State Street
2318 ft · 2 min · State Street
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Turn right onto West 12th Street
2 mi · 4 min · West 12th Street
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Turn right onto Greengarden Boulevard
583 ft · 23 sec · Greengarden Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Bayfront Parkway
862 ft · 20 sec · West Bayfront Parkway
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Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway
111.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Washington
33.7 mi · 46 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: Wheeling
1744 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
11.4 mi · 14 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 231: Claysville
1025 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Old National Pike
40 m · 6 sec · Old National Pike
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Turn right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Bell Avenue
70 m · 5 sec · Bell Avenue
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Continue on East Finley Drive
6.1 mi · 12 min · East Finley Drive
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Continue on East Finley Drive
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Finley Drive
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Turn sharp right onto Rocky Run Road
10 m · 1 sec · Rocky Run Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rocky Run Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Erie and East Finley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Raymond P Shafer Highway
Continue on Raymond P Shafer Highway
112 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Erie and Chance Rain Showers near East Finley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Erie to East Finley?
The road trip is about 169.4 miles (272.6 km) and usually takes 03h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Plain Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.7 miles from Erie and 84.6 miles from East Finley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.43 one way or $48.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Erie and Chance Rain Showers near East Finley.
Stop Ideas Near Plain Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plain Grove.
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Latrobe station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Erie and East Finley. Straight-line distance: 146.33 mi (235.49 km).
#1 Erie
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 95,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.1292200, -80.0850600 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Finley
Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,344 |
| Coordinates | 40.0236800, -80.3875700 |
| Altitude | 338 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Finley (-80.38757, 40.02368)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $24.43 | $48.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.50 | $55.00 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $29.62 | $59.25 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $35.76 | $71.52 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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